| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Acura TSX | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 189.2 in | -5.1 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 72.4 in | 2 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 57.9 in | 10 in |
| Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 3809 lb. | 37 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 37.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 56.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 0.0 in | 44.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 34 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | -21.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 31.5 | 2.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | 12 ft3 |
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2012 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |